Campaigns and Elections

IT'S CAMPAIGN SEASON, and SSC Reps will be asking for your vote, as they campaign for a number of leadership positions in Spartan Council. Check out the rules and the positions below.

The Rules:

All candidates must be current members of student government.

All candidates must submit their letter of intent by September 7.

All campaigns will be provided with 6 poster boards and given the option to print 10 color copies on 8x11 card stock. (Students will need to submit their files to Mr. Danner to have them printed).

In addition to the materials provided, all campaigns are allowed to spend up to $20 of their own money. Receipts must be submitted for anything students use that they are not provided in class, and students will not be reimbursed for any money they choose to spend on their campaign.

Once the candidates have submitted their letter of intent, they will be allowed to sign up for a lunch "outreach table". This outreach table can be used to reach out to voters, deliver your message and ask for their vote. Tabling students will be allowed to hand out campaign memorabilia, canvas voters and use the mic to deliver a short message to the cafeteria. Students may only sign up for 1 table at a time, and it must be during their lunch. Tables will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

All campaign strategies, including ads, slogans, speeches, etc. must not violate any SCPS, Milwee or classroom policies.

Polite opposition is fine, but NO MUDSLINGING: respect the other candidates, run for office like a professional and remember to always RISE. :)

President and Vice President

Treasurer

Outreach Secretary

House Speakers

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Requirements to Run:

8th grader in this year's Spartan Student Congress.

Submit a the Letter of Intent. Students will need to quote this letter in their television ad, so make it worth quoting.

Get at least two teacher endorsements and two student endorsements either on video, or in writing. Students will be using these endorsements their your ads, so again make them good.

President Responsibilities:

Serve as the spokesperson of the Spartan Student Body.

Manage the Executive Cabinet to plan and execute SSC legislation and Spartan Council activities.

Work with SSC Reps and student citizens to instill school pride, and rally support around school policies.

Deliver and broadcast a State of the School Address at the start of each quarter

Serve as the Spartan Council chair on the PBS committee and meet with the Principal once a month..

Vice President

Candidates for Student Body President will need to choose a running mate for their Vice President. The Vice President serves as the right hand of the President, is his/her number one advisor and stands in her/his place, when necessary. As an additional power, the Vice President serves as a tie breaking vote to the 8th Grade Senate. The Vice President should be also be qualified to fulfill the Presidential Responsibilities outlined above, and meet the minimum Requirements to Run, also outlined above.

Requirements to Run:

7th or 8th grader in this year's Spartan Student Congress.

Submit a Letter of Intent. Students will need to quote this letter in their television ad, so make it worth quoting.

Get at least two teacher endorsements and two student endorsements either on video, or in writing. Students will be using these endorsements their your ads, so again make them good.

Treasurer Responsibilities:

Recruit and manage a Treasury committee to work with PBS to run the Spartan Store. Tasks may include promoting the store, stocking the store, managing deposits, distributing bucks to teachers, etc.

Provide monetary advise to the President and guidance to SSC.

Review SSC legislation with the Executive Cabinet to determine affordability.

Serve as a general advisor to the President.

Requirements to Run:

7th or 8th grader in this year's Spartan Student Congress.

Submit a Letter of Intent. Students will need to quote this letter in their television ad, so make it worth quoting.

Get at least two teacher endorsements and two student endorsements either on video, or in writing. Students will be using these endorsements their your ads, so again make them good.

Outreach Sec. Responsibilities:

Recruit and manage an Outreach committee to promote news and student activities, using print and digital strategies. This team will need to record and air (on the announcements) at least one two minute segment per month.

Ensure at least 1 post per day on the @HandsOnMilwee Instagram page.

Work with Mr. Danner to conduct and promote student surveys, and present feedback to the President.

Review SSC legislation with the Executive Cabinet.

Serve as a general advisor to the President.

Requirements to Run:

Any SSC Rep can nominate one of their SSC peers (from their House) to be their House's Speaker.

There are no other qualifications to be elected other than a "seconding of the nomination and an absolute majority of the votes cast.

House Speakers must also maintain the confidence of a majority of their fellow House members to keep control of the Speakership.

Speaker Responsibilities:

Manage House Sessions from open to close, ensuring adherence to Session norms and protocols.​

Review House Bills, and assign them appropriate floor time on the agenda.

Maintain order during floor debate, providing equal opportunity for all Reps to be heard.​

Hold votes, record results and deliver passed legislation to either the other House or the President.

Running a Campaign:

Election Day 2018 is October, 6 2018

Running a successful campaign for public office is not easy. First, candidates need to determine what they stand for. Then, they need to translate that into a message that resonates with voters. To do that, students will need to complete the tasks below over the course of this campaign season.

DUE Wednesday, 9/5 - Submit Letter of Intent

DUE Friday, 9/7 - adopt an official campaign slogan and submit platform with at least 1 issue and a 3 point plan for how you plan to address it.

DUE Friday, 9/14 - Post three campaign posters, that incorporate the Candidate's slogan and main issue

** Candidates for President and Vice President will need to participate in an in-class debate, where they will field questions from students, teachers and administrators. This debate will be aired during a special Spartan News Network broadcast, the week leading up to the election.​​